So since Gander MTN is going out of business, I went an capitalized on their sales and picked up a 7'1" MH fast St Croix mojobass bait casting rod to replace the floppy ugly stik I have been using. It is WORRRLDS better, casts further and more sensitive. Caught a striper on it today with a rattle trap on lake norman LOL. Was gunning for Largemouth. 


Also have switched out to 40lb 832 Suffix on my Revo SX and 20 lb Power Pro super slick on the spinning setup. Both are awesome. 

 

 

I love watching peoples' progression as they come here and start having "aha!" moments.  I did much of the same when I came back to fishing and really started building up my gear.  

 

That ugly stick may be a bit floppy in the tip but with all that backbone it will still serve you well as a  big treble hook bait thrower.  Perfect for swimbaits, glides, spinners etc.  I'd personally put a cheapish reel on it, some 12/15# CXX and call it a compliment to your braid setup.   

My first DC reel. Her partner in crime should be arriving today. 

 

 

 

My first DC reel. Her partner in crime should be arriving today. 

 

 

I have 2 of the same exact reel. Once you get past the weight they are the bees knees. It can distance cast and control cast with the best of them.

It's hard to get a good pic without a bad glare, but I finished my little pop-x display that I have hanging at work. 

 

It's hard to get a good pic without a bad glare, but I finished my little pop-x display that I have hanging at work. 

Sounds like a cool place to work!

 

Sounds like a cool place to work!

Being self employed has its benefits. You can decorate how you want to haha. 

Very nice.  By coincidence, this afternoon I found a Pop-X sitting snagged on a branch within easy reach of the bank.  Tied it on and caught a tiny bass like my second cast.  

 

Some of those colors are crazy, what's the name of the green one, bottom row, five over from the left? 

 

Very nice.  By coincidence, this afternoon I found a Pop-X sitting snagged on a branch within easy reach of the bank.  Tied it on and caught a tiny bass like my second cast.  

 

Some of those colors are crazy, what's the name of the green one, bottom row, five over from the left? 

 

Looks like the Karakusa-Tiger.

12 hours ago, Bunnielab said:

Very nice.  By coincidence, this afternoon I found a Pop-X sitting snagged on a branch within easy reach of the bank.  Tied it on and caught a tiny bass like my second cast.  

 

Some of those colors are crazy, what's the name of the green one, bottom row, five over from the left? 

#2-6 in the bottom row are the limited 2017 rooster zodiac set. That actual bait is called SEKISEI INKO. Definitely a good looking set. 

 

40 minutes ago, rippin-lips said:

#2-6 in the bottom row are the limited 2017 rooster zodiac set. That actual bait is called SEKISEI INKO. Definitely a good looking set. 

 

Holy smokes man!  Those are some awesome baits.  Where on earth did you find those colors?  And how easy is it to change one of those screws that hold on the side plate to a different color?  Thanks!

1 hour ago, Big-Bass said:

Holy smokes man!  Those are some awesome baits.  Where on earth did you find those colors?  And how easy is it to change one of those screws that hold on the side plate to a different color?  Thanks!

Most of the really limited colors have to be bought from Yahoo Japan auctions, or pay top dollar if someone has them on eBay. The palm side plate screw isn't too bad to change. Just have to take everything apart. It's held in place by a tiny e clip. 

Man, I have never really looked at the color options Megabass has out there.  Some of them are just beautiful.

 

I think I wanna buy an old panel van and have it airbrushed in this pattern;

 

 

1 hour ago, Bunnielab said:

Man, I have never really looked at the color options Megabass has out there.  Some of them are just beautiful.

 

I think I wanna buy an old panel van and have it airbrushed in this pattern;

 

 

Chartreuse viper is one of my favorite patterns. I have 1 that I use. Their color options are in the thousands for sure. 

I did a video showing of my stuff for this summer. 

 

 

Good video and nice combos. The best part though, the Vikings helmet in the back. SKOL!!!!

3 hours ago, Bunnielab said:

Man, I have never really looked at the color options Megabass has out there.  Some of them are just beautiful.

 

I think I wanna buy an old panel van and have it airbrushed in this pattern;

 

 

 

 

I collect Megabass 50% because it fishes awesome, 50% because it's like art.  Pull em out on a rainy day and I'm like a cat under a christmas tree...  Entertained for hours!  Unreal quality and finishes.  I can't even start naming my favorites because I'll be here all darn night lol

 

 

49 minutes ago, LuckyHandsINC. said:

Good video and nice combos. The best part though, the Vikings helmet in the back. SKOL!!!!

Skol! It's a signed John Randal helmet actually. My favorite player of all time. 

The new $115 premier moved onto dobyns 736cb, the new $32, 7"6' MH Veritas with Curado 200hg. Being a discount shopper, I am into these 2 set ups for a combined $475

 

Finally got this out, unfortunately it was a very unsuccessful first mission. 0 fish and 1 lost swimbait equals big disappointment. Still fun though, with this combo.

4 hours ago, LuckyHandsINC. said:

Finally got this out, unfortunately it was a very unsuccessful first mission. 0 fish and 1 lost swimbait equals big disappointment. Still fun though, with this combo.

 

Was looking at this reel also. I might pick it up soon..

 

On 5/11/2017 at 9:16 AM, nocluefisher said:

The new $115 premier moved onto dobyns 736cb, the new $32, 7"6' MH Veritas with Curado 200hg. Being a discount shopper, I am into these 2 set ups for a combined $475

 

I've got a Curado 200I on a 7M Veritas as well, love it!

On 5/9/2017 at 7:39 AM, Master Bait'r said:

 

 

I love watching peoples' progression as they come here and start having "aha!" moments.  I did much of the same when I came back to fishing and really started building up my gear.  

 

That ugly stick may be a bit floppy in the tip but with all that backbone it will still serve you well as a  big treble hook bait thrower.  Perfect for swimbaits, glides, spinners etc.  I'd personally put a cheapish reel on it, some 12/15# CXX and call it a compliment to your braid setup.   

That was the plan! probably get a cheaper reel now that I'm pretty confident in my baitcasting now and can go a trip without a horrendous birds nest. Appreciate all of the tips! 

On 5/10/2017 at 4:25 PM, punch said:

I did a video showing of my stuff for this summer. 

 

 

I like your vid....I like it because you aren't trying to be too fancy;  you've got exactly what you need to catch bass.  I used to be more like this versus trying to match crap.  This isn't high school...it's bass fishing, and I probably need to realize this as much as anyone. 

On 12/3/2009 at 3:28 PM, steezy said:

I'm not sure about posting gear pics, I got beat to death just listing gear in a signature line.

As far as the cold, my fingers are still frozen from this morning, 33 degrees, wind chill was 28.  I caught a small one on a rat-L-trap and a decent 2# on a black craw jig in 1' of water.  I could'nt believe how much that fish was playing and splashing in the shallows in that those cold temps.

I remember that.  It was a long time ago when the steez first came out.  I think your long list of expensive stuff produced an eye roll or two.  Who cares though right?  TX hawgs reminds me of you circa '08.

On 12/3/2009 at 4:28 PM, steezy said:

I'm not sure about posting gear pics, I got beat to death just listing gear in a signature line.

As far as the cold, my fingers are still frozen from this morning, 33 degrees, wind chill was 28.  I caught a small one on a rat-L-trap and a decent 2# on a black craw jig in 1' of water.  I could'nt believe how much that fish was playing and splashing in the shallows in that those cold temps.

 

 

You're in a safe place now, mate.  If anybody's got a problem with the nice gear getting shown off in the show off your nice gear thread, me and the Bait Monkey will take 'em out by the cyber dumpsters and give 'em a proper e-blanket party.